Asaasuen, T.
Geography Department
College of Education, Katsina-Ala
07062673956, 07054702878
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Ako, Tavershima Benjamin
Integrated Science Department
College of Education, Katsina-Ala
08078787514
Abstract
The phenomenal explosion of a chunk dating approximately 14 billion years ago sparked off series of sequential formations in the cosmos with complex inter-relationships one of which is the solar system to which our precious and unique earth belongs. The latter has articulately transformed through morphological changes and today is the only home of lifeforms including man. This article using secondary sources of data and personal observation as framework for descriptive analysis examines basic features of the earth which have made it the home of life such as an impressive atmosphere, relation and revolution, solid body, water supply sources and vegetation among others. The paper further takes a glimpse into some environmental issues that pose challenges to the planet’s sustainability such as population growth and other sources of environmental degradation such as pollution. The article finally suggests careful management of environmental resources in such techniques as forestation, recycling of recyclables, cloud seeding and irrigation agriculture among many others as measures to enhance the effective functioning of our planet earth for a more efficient support to the teeming life forms that thrive on it.
Keywords: Environment, Sustainability, Water, Management
